Raphael vs Leonardo vs Michael Angelo vs Donatello (TMNT)

Originally posted by Loot
you think this new cgi movie of the turtles going to be good?

Well I will tell you this much, if its like the Transformers movie, don't bet on it chief!!!Micheal Bay screw that up

Originally posted by boriquaking55
Donny is the least gifted in battle, but he's a genius with tech so he's always been my fav anyways.

I disagree with this. While being the most intelligent, I'd still say he's on par with the others. I mean, the way they train is to pit all three against one for a whole training session. Donnie can hold his own against the other three, just like each of the other Turtles can hold their own against their brothers.

That said, my vote is for Donatello.

Originally posted by Metalmanx
I disagree with this. While being the most intelligent, I'd still say he's on par with the others. I mean, the way they train is to pit all three against one for a whole training session. Donnie can hold his own against the other three, just like each of the other Turtles can hold their own against their brothers.

That said, my vote is for Donatello.

Donny can take out Mickey but has difficulty with Ralph and LEo. That's because those two fight at a higher intensity. Donny is the less aggressive of the bunch according to Splinter but not the less skilled. He relies more on his brains and ingenuity than his fighting abilities. Ralphand Leo are always fighting to be the best and can easily go into bloodlust mode.

Originally posted by Loot
there´s an image comic, where all the turtles died except raphael, its about him and casey jones protecting some girl. Raphael is a beast in the comic he kills everybody, he even uses fire weapons. Don´t know how the others died.

This parallels street fighter and xmen

Leo is Ryu and Cyclops - gifted and trains hard to reach potential

Raphael is Akuma and Wolverine - ruthless and doesn't give a f^&k

Donatello is Beast - smart but also has skills when needed

Michaelangelo is Ken and Iceman - potentially the most powerful but doesnt really work hard enough to reach that potential

Originally posted by masterbruce
This parallels street fighter and xmen

Leo is Ryu and Cyclops - gifted and trains hard to reach potential

Raphael is Akuma and Wolverine - ruthless and doesn't give a f^&k

Donatello is Beast - smart but also has skills when needed

Michaelangelo is Ken and Iceman - potentially the most powerful but doesnt really work hard enough to reach that potential

That's the most accurate thing you've ever written.

Originally posted by Metalmanx
That's the most accurate thing you've ever written.

haha thanks, i guess.

Originally posted by LordFear
Donny can take out Mickey but has difficulty with Ralph and LEo. That's because those two fight at a higher intensity. Donny is the less aggressive of the bunch according to Splinter but not the less skilled. He relies more on his brains and ingenuity than his fighting abilities. Ralphand Leo are always fighting to be the best and can easily go into bloodlust mode.

I don't think so really. Being the least agressive of the brothers doesn't make him weaker or any less skilled. Donnie is also fighting to the best of his abilities, he just utilizes his superior intelligence as well. It means that he stays the most calm and clear-headed while battling, enabling him to devise strategies mid-fight to gain an advantage. He is a master quarter staf wielder. In my opinion (and the opinion of most martial artists), the staff is the greatest martial arts weapon.

Edit: Honestly, I believe Mikey to be Donnie's most challenging opponent.

Originally posted by Metalmanx
I don't think so really. Being the least agressive of the brothers doesn't make him weaker or any less skilled. Donnie is also fighting to the best of his abilities, he just utilizes his superior intelligence as well. It means that he stays the most calm and clear-headed while battling, enabling him to devise strategies mid-fight to gain an advantage. He is a master quarter staf wielder. In my opinion (and the opinion of most martial artists), the staff is the greatest martial arts weapon.

Edit: Honestly, I believe Mikey to be Donnie's most challenging opponent.

Most martial artists? You sure? From Halberds to Yawaras to Kali sticks, everyone has an opinion. Also, the crux of martial arts is self-defense, and thus weapons training is often secondary, and even when used is often for form and balance.

For this battle, I say Raph. He would simply want it more than the rest.

Can't Leo cut the staff?

I see the only advantage of the staff is its range.

However I see some disadvantages:
1) only one stick as opposed to 2 weapons by the other turtles
2) generally requires 2 hands, meaning less versatile
3) made of wood while others are made of metal

Originally posted by Ouallada

For this battle, I say Raph. He would simply want it more than the rest.

don't know about that, Leo would want it pretty bad.

Originally posted by Ouallada
Most martial artists? You sure? From Halberds to Yawaras to Kali sticks, everyone has an opinion. Also, the crux of martial arts is self-defense, and thus weapons training is often secondary, and even when used is often for form and balance.

For this battle, I say Raph. He would simply want it more than the rest.

My apologies. I should've specified. In terms of general martial arts, the staff is considered one of the most (if not the most) versatile and efficient weapon. HOWEVER, each different fighting style can definitely have certain weapons that are just plain better suited for them. Know what I mean?

I should've made that clear when I said that.

Originally posted by masterbruce
Can't Leo cut the staff?

I see the only advantage of the staff is its range.

However I see some disadvantages:
1) only one stick as opposed to 2 weapons by the other turtles
2) generally requires 2 hands, meaning less versatile
3) made of wood while others are made of metal

Two reasons why I don't see the staff getting cut:

1. If it's made out of a good, strong wood and is constructed properly, the staff is INSANELY durable.

2. Being the master staff user that Donnie is, he won't be letting his staff get cut, since he would know each and every way to parry his opponents attack so as not to put his staff in any real harm. Know what I'm saying?

Being made of wood does not lessen its abilities. That, and Mikey's chucks are made of wood, too, to my knowledge. And a master staff user only needs that one weapon. Doesn't necessarily require two hands at all times either.

I see the staff being slower than the other weapons, i think that's a big disadvantage.

Originally posted by masterbruce
I see the staff being slower than the other weapons, i think that's a big disadvantage.

The staff is only slower than the nunchaku. That's it.

Originally posted by masterbruce
I see the staff being slower than the other weapons, i think that's a big disadvantage.

Exactly the problem with the bo staff is that although it increase range, it is difficult to control and its angle is too wide, leaving the opponent oftentimes open for an attack if he misses, similar to fighting with an axe. Advantage the katanas

Originally posted by Metalmanx
The staff is only slower than the nunchaku. That's it.

it has to be slower than the katanas and the sais...they're so much smaller and easier to wield

maybe not much slower, but slower nonetheless

Originally posted by Loot
who would win?

leo where's shredder

Originally posted by Metalmanx
I don't think so really. Being the least agressive of the brothers doesn't make him weaker or any less skilled. Donnie is also fighting to the best of his abilities, he just utilizes his superior intelligence as well. It means that he stays the most calm and clear-headed while battling, enabling him to devise strategies mid-fight to gain an advantage. He is a master quarter staf wielder. In my opinion (and the opinion of most martial artists), the staff is the greatest martial arts weapon.

Edit: Honestly, I believe Mikey to be Donnie's most challenging opponent.

Agreed....on both accounts.

Raphael.